Benefits at a Glance

Select one of the links below to obtain additional information about the benefits available to TDCJ employees.

Paid Leave

• Benefits Overview Brochure

• Bereavement/Funeral

• Blood, Bone Marrow, Organ Donor

• Continuing Education

• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

• Donated Sick Leave

• Extended Sick Leave

• Family Leave Pool

• Family Medical Leave

• Foster Parents

• Holidays

• Jury Duty

• Military Leave

• Reserve Law Enforcement Officer Training

• Service Animal Training

• Sick Leave

• Sick Leave Pool

• State Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Medical Services Training

• Vacation

• Volunteer Firefighter, Emergency Medical Services Volunteers, or Search and Rescue Volunteers

• Volunteer of Texas Voluntary Organization Active in Disaster

Insurance

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

• Dental Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Health Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Premium Conversion

• Prescription Drug Program

• Retiree Life Insurance

Hazardous Duty Pay

View information about Hazardous Duty Pay.

Longevity Pay

View information about Longevity Pay.

Direct Deposit

Direct deposit of monthly salary warrants is available to an employee's designated financial institution(s).

Benefit Waiting Period

• ERS Membership

• Sick Leave Pool

• Health Insurance

• Vacation

Retirement

• CPO State Retirement and Insurance

• LECOS Supplemental Retirement

• Deferred Compensation: 401(k) and 457 Supplemental Retirement Plans

  • Deferred Compensation: Website

• Disability Retirement

• Regular State Retirement and Insurance

• Retirement Benefits

• Retirement Eligibility

• Service Purchase

Unpaid Leave

• Family Medical Leave

• Leave Without Pay

• Medical - Sick Leave

• Medical - Work Related (W/C)

• Military

Other Benefits

• Texas Department of Criminal Justice Benefit Policy

• Surviving Family Members of CPOs/COs - Chapter 615 Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Federal Law Enforcement Dependents Assistance Act

• “Homes for Heroes” Home Loan Program

• Laundry and Barber Services

• Public Safety Officer’s Benefits

• Texas Legal Protection Plan

• Texas Tomorrow Funds

• Uniforms provided and laundered for authorized security personnel

• Unit Commissary Privileges

• Unit Meal Privileges

• Workers’ Compensation

Payroll Deductions

• TexFlex Reimbursement Accounts

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on these pages. However, in the event of any discrepancy between this publication and the official documents, contracts, statutes, and administrative rules governing the programs administered by the Employees Retirement System (ERS) of Texas, those documents, contracts, statutes, and administrative rules will prevail.

ERS administers and oversees retirement, insurance, deferred compensation, and flexible benefits programs for the State of Texas. More detailed information regarding benefits is available from the ERS Website. If you have questions or need information, use the Customer Service Direct program on the ERS Website.

Page updated: 04/24/2025